IB HISTORY OF AMERICA 20TH CENTURY TOPICS

This will be a demanding course.Twentieth Century World History Topics is the second half of a two-year curriculum. The focus for the second year will be on: · · Communism in Crisis 1976 – 1989 Causes, practices and effects of war Rise and rule of single-party statesHistory is more than the study of the past. It is the process of recording, reconstructing and interpreting the past through the investigation of a variety of sources. It is a discipline that gives people an understanding of themselves and others in relation to the world, both past and present

GENERAL OUTLINE

This course will be thematically not in a sequence through time.I. Causes, practices and effects of war (20th Century) 1st SemesterII. The rise and rule of single-party states (20th Century) 2nd SemesterIII. Communism in crisis 1976 –89 Every Friday through out the school year will focus on this topic

HISTORICAL INVESTIGATION DATE

Acceptable Topics:War -- Causes, Practice and Effect in the 20th Century Single Party States -- Rise and Maintaining in the 20th Century Fall of Communism 1976 - 1989 History of the Americas -- Canada, U.S., Mexico, and Latin America- (20th century only)

Extend Essay

Acceptable Topics:War -- Causes, Practice and Effect in the 20th CenturySingle Party States -- Rise and Maintaining in the 20th Century Fall of Communism 1976 - 1989 History of the Americas -- Canada, U.S., Mexico, and Latin America

IB MISSION STATEMENT

The International Baccalaureate Organization aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.To this end the IBO works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.